Tricks that old racers get up to after retirement

[RogerH]

How high did my check bounce?

[jackiewilson]

How high did my check bounce?

I never had any doubts about your cheque Roger------I do read characters pretty well------I got infallible instincts.

[jackiewilson]

Off to the Boathouse for dinner tonight-------still reeling from Lou's pasta yesterday------will be grunting before we leave!

[jackiewilson]

Been busy as buggary since we arrived-----nonstop round of visiting friends and family-----guy I sold the Lembke to is pleased with it?
never eaten as much in all my life------today is my last day in Stuart----tomorrow we join the cruise ship for two weeks.
Last time I was here was in the early 80's-----had to get back home for a triple by-pass, Nick Cripps very kindly took me to the airport, was very grateful------
Done most of the shopping, caught up with my kids and grandkids----promised to try and fill all thier requests, found a home for the latest COSWORTH concept and got some great ideas for the next few projects.
Really am rushing about like a blue arsed fly-----it's supposed to be a holiday damn it-----I just entered heart attack alley!

[jackiewilson]

Was told I hadn't signed the "Lembke"-----told him BANKSY never signed anything either------he was happy !!!

[jackiewilson]

Stuart,Fl.
Next generation and the one after that-------taking five. Had a great time with them this trip..
Mark nearly finished his boat and Craig back into Offshore later this year.
Amazing how many pairs of gear cases and props go through the shop each week.
Marks knowledge of propulsion never ceases to amaze me-----he is acknowledged as one of the top three leading propellor gurus in the world-------dizzy heights for the "bakers boy".

[RogerH]

Jackie, I remember my thoughts as I walked around the shop during OFF 2011. I had never seen so many large (and beautiful) props and gearcases before. Everything I saw there oozed leading edge technology to me.

[T2x]

Jackie, I remember my thoughts as I walked around the shop during OFF 2011. I had never seen so many large (and beautiful) props and gearcases before. Everything I saw there oozed leading edge technology to me.

The Sun Dial is leading edge technology to you.....

[John Schubert]

Jackie, Finally finished rigging the models after sourcing authentic looking miniature hardware most from the UK. I also was able to source proper scale Stainless Steel steering cable which turned out to be fishing leader. Note the authentic looking steering bar pulleys & shackles, the closed fairlead tie backs & turnbuckles. Although we didn't have the Super Strangler in 1971, the decals look much better. Besides, they made me use a Johnson motor cover because of Lou Eppel the Super Strangler looks so much better. The toughest to source was the windshield material. I tried many places, but while in a Michaels craft supply store I found this material that they used as separators on their shelves. I took one off & asked an associate if I could have it. I actually told her it was on the floor but she said that I could have it as they throw the excess away. I had the escutcheon pins which look to be to scale. Hope you like what I did.

[John Schubert]

Some more pictures

[shadowcat]

incredible- beautiful- awesome- a few words that come to mind

Some more pictures

[T2x]

Jackie, Finally finished rigging the models after sourcing authentic looking miniature hardware most from the UK. I also was able to source proper scale Stainless Steel steering cable which turned out to be fishing leader. Note the authentic looking steering bar pulleys & shackles, the closed fairlead tie backs & turnbuckles. Although we didn't have the Super Strangler in 1971, the decals look much better. Besides, they made me use a Johnson motor cover because of Lou Eppel the Super Strangler looks so much better. The toughest to source was the windshield material. I tried many places, but while in a Michaels craft supply store I found this material that they used as separators on their shelves. I took one off & asked an associate if I could have it. I actually told her it was on the floor but she said that I could have it as they throw the excess away. I had the escutcheon pins which look to be to scale. Hope you like what I did.

Nice job, But the steering is not tight enough, could cause you a problem in the close confines of Paris and Bristol.

[John Schubert]

Nice job, But the steering is not tight enough, could cause you a problem in the close confines of Paris and Bristol.

Rich,

THe steering outside the boat is fairly tight but the strand of the wire & the narrow cocpit wouldn't allow pulling any tighter. Sorry for lack of perfection & professionalism. LOL

[jackiewilson]

John, you made a beautiful job of the boat, the fact you got steering in it at all is a credit to you ?
Who rattled your cage this morning Rich ?

Just landed on Curaçao where they have free WiFi otherwise you would not have heard from me over the next two weeks------some may say "Blessed relief".
If I wanted connection to the dot-dot, it would have cost me $60 per day-----who the hell do they think I am -----ROCKERFELLER----?
Do love the I pad , but not to the tune of $60 per day.

My hands are lily white and soft as a baby's bum------they're also seizing up through lack of use, but I am enjoying the trip!

[GENE LANHAM]

Happy Birthday Jackie!! We are NOW the SAME age!!